By Dee Griffin Physical therapy (PT) is a critical player on the medical team. The overall goal of PT is to improve physical ability. It focuses on treatment of loss of function due to injury, illness, disability, or sedentary lifestyle. PT uses a variety of techniques to improve mobility, reduceContinue Reading
By Radley West Let’s face it: we’re all a little too attached to our screens. Phones, tablets, laptops, TVs—if it glows, we’re glued to it. And while these magical devices bring us cat videos, endless TikTok dances, and online shopping at 3 am, they’re also robbing us of something critical:Continue Reading
If you are interested in stretching your mind and body while making new friends, consider registering for the Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews Spring Session of Adventures in Learning, which begins April 8. The Center, an interfaith learning program for active adults aged 50 and older, meets Tuesdays onsite atContinue Reading
On Tuesday, March 4th Councilman Sickinger was arrested at his home by South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). The charges, as they read, are very serious and disturbing to all of us. This is a very fluid situation which we are monitoring the best we can. I, as well asContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Former Irmo and University of South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori is turning heads already at the next level. Last Friday in Indianapolis, he put together one of the best performances at the NFL Combine. From recording a 4.38 time in the 40-yard dash and posting aContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – Biscuitville Fresh Southern Restaurant officially opened its doors in Irmo on Tuesday, March 4, celebrating the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The family-owned company, headquartered in Greensboro, NC, is known for serving authentic Southern food made fresh daily with locally sourced ingredients. The new restaurant, located atContinue Reading
Irmo Town Councilman Erik Sickinger, 42, has been arrested for sexual conduct with a minor. He has been charged with three different counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a minor younger than 16, second degree; and three counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. He was arrested by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department andContinue Reading
Columbia, S.C. – Major League Fishing (MLF) is set to visit Lake Murray next week March 6-9, for the third regular-season event of the 2025 Bass Pro Tour – the PowerStop Brakes Stage 3 at Lake Murray Presented by Strike King. Top anglers in professional bass fishing will be competingContinue Reading
Updated March 4, 2025 Green Charter School of the Midlands is NOT affiliated with Lexington-Richland School District 5. Irmo officers have arrested the principal and a teacher employed by Green Charter School of the Midlands. Sulaymaan Benoit, 32, was charged with 8 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct 3rd Degree andContinue Reading
*** MISSING PERSON *** The Irmo Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16 year old Taja Fletcher. She was last seen leaving her residence this morning at 7:25 am. She was wearing a teal sweatshirt, white pants and black shoes. She is 5 feet 4 inchesContinue Reading
IRMO – Lexington-Richland School District Five has named veteran educator Jinni Friend as Director of Special Services. “I am beyond thrilled and grateful for the opportunity to continue serving our district in this role,” Friend said. “Supporting students and families, especially those with disabilities, is at the heart of myContinue Reading